Gnathology and Occlusion: From Analysis of Occlusal Forces to Dysfunctions - Dentistry eBooks

Course Overview

Presented by Dr. Maurizio Giacomello, a professor of gnathology from Italy, this course builds a working understanding of gnathology as the connective thread between anatomy, TMJ physiology, occlusion, and restorative dental procedures. Rather than treating occlusal analysis as a narrow technical topic, it positions gnathology as knowledge relevant across nearly every branch of dentistry.

The curriculum builds progressively, starting with the basic concepts of gnathology and physiological occlusion, then dental occlusion fundamentals, before covering the functional anatomy of the stomatognathic system — the TMJ and masticatory muscles — and how occlusal analysis fits within that system. It examines occlusal forces and cranio-mandibular architecture in detail, then moves into clinical application: diagnosing and treatment planning for acute TMD, an overview of treatment options for chronic TMJ pathologies, and specific treatment protocols for managing them.

Across 8 videos and 6 hours 41 minutes, the course is designed to give practitioners a genuinely evidence-based framework connecting occlusal analysis to long-lasting restorative and functional treatment outcomes.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of gnathology and physiological occlusion
• Functional anatomy of the TMJ and masticatory muscles
• Occlusal forces and their relationship to cranio-mandibular architecture
• Diagnosis and treatment planning for acute TMD
• Treatment protocols for chronic TMJ pathologies, including splint therapy

Who Is This Course For?

• Functional dentists
• General dentists managing occlusal and TMJ cases

Course Details

• Instructor: Dr. Maurizio Giacomello
• Course format: Digital video course
• Number of videos: 8
• Duration: 6 hours 41 minutes